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I've started reading the first of my new books that arrived recently. I just thought I'd share a little...

"She was pleased with herself for remembering that the red manual advised that it was perfectly acceptable for the bride to 'guide the man in'."*

This book is full of lines like these, some very funny, some very explicit (not rude).

I was surprised. It is a book about two people in their early twenties on their wedding night, and how they came to be there, set in the early sixties. It all started innocently enough... Both are virgins, and very nervous about their wedding night as talking about sex in a practical manner didn't happen...

It's a good book, well written, enjoyable, and funny in places. I actually laughed out loud on the train today (nearly got sectioned for public display of happiness). I'd recommend the book. I'd somehow never read anything by Ian McEwan but I will make sure I read some of his other work.

* 'On Chesil beach' by Ian McEwan.

Do you believe in horoscopes? Do you read yours? Do you think it's a waste of time?

I read mine religiously every day. Generally, I don't think much of it, especially when they keep repeating the same phrases every day and you know they're computer generated: 'luck will text at 7', 'luck comes when you knock at door 11' etc. Still, it's mildly entertaining...

However, on other occasions, I think it's scary how much of it can be applied to your life, perhaps not litterally but pretty close... The last few weeks, the accuracy of my daily stars has amazed me often.

Here's two of mine from today...

Meeting colleagues and people you've never dealt with before could turn out to be an amazing experience. Ideas, suggestions and offers put to you by others helps to unblock a part of you that felt as if life was becoming tedious. New inspirations and optimism starts to flow. You are at a crossroads and ready to go a different way. A decision to make some changes in the future can happen spontaneously but instinct will tell you it's time to try a new direction in life.

You will be a little edgy today with the moon in your own sign. All you really want is favourable attention so you will be racing around trying to please. Over-eating could be a hazard today since you want to pamper yourself. Though on one occasion certain people may find you a little threatening as you obviously intend to take over the decision-making role. Be aware that charging ahead in a headstrong way could run you into problems.

A lot of this is so appropriate. I am trying to make changes in many aspects of my life. And I am a little bit stressed with things going on, which leads to me pampering myself a bit (I read the second horoscopes while I was tucking into my second breakfast this morning...). I don't even need to mention anything about the headstrong bit. Good advice for me, will keep it in mind!